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  AAA Bar AAA Bar  

Oak-smoked aaa beef chopped and topped with bourbon maple BBQ sauce. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

138 Adelaide St. W.
416-850-2726, http://tripleabar.ca

  Barque Smokehouse Barque Smokehouse  

Smoked-ham burger with tomatoes, arugula, aged cheddar, and spicy cherry jam.

299 Roncesvalles Ave
416-532-7700, http://www.barque.ca/

  Big Smoke Burger (Eaton Centre) Big Smoke Burger (Eaton Centre)  

Ground chuck with lettuce, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, and house-made “green” sauce.

220 Yonge Street
416-593-8880, http://bigsmokeburger.com

  Big Smoke Burger (King East) Big Smoke Burger (King East)  

Ground chuck with lettuce, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, and house-made “green” sauce.

50 King St E
416-947-9500, http://bigsmokeburger.com

  Big Smoke Burger (King West) Big Smoke Burger (King West)  

Ground chuck with lettuce, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, and house-made “green” sauce.

573 King Street West
416-596-6660, http://bigsmokeburger.com

  Big Smoke Burger (Yonge) Big Smoke Burger (Yonge)  

Ground chuck with lettuce, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, and house-made “green” sauce.

830 Yonge St
416-922-8585, http://bigsmokeburger.com

  Big Smoke Burger (Yorkdale) Big Smoke Burger (Yorkdale)  

Ground chuck with lettuce, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, and house-made “green” sauce.

3401 Dufferin Street
647-352-3700 , http://bigsmokeburger.com

  BNB (The Sheraton) BNB (The Sheraton)  

Bison burger with arugula, cured tomato, garlic aioli, and Irish porter cheddar.

123 Queen Street West
(416) 361-6363, http://www.bnbtoronto.com/

  BQM BQM  

Ground chuck with grilled pineapple, jalapeño, curry aioli, lettuce, and tomato. AVAILABLE ONLY BETWEEN NOON AND 4 P.M.; NO TAKEOUT.

210 Ossington Ave.
416-850-1919, http://www.bqmburger.com

  BQM Queen West BQM Queen West  

Ground chuck with grilled pineapple, jalapeño, curry aioli, lettuce, and tomato. AVAILABLE ONLY BETWEEN NOON AND 4 P.M.; NO TAKEOUT.

354 Queen St. W.
(416) 792-7792, http://www.bqmburger.com

  Burger Brats Burger Brats  

Ground chuck burger with Canadian cheddar and bacon, an onion ring, and smoky BBQ ranch sauce. NO CALL-IN ORDERS OR ORDERS AFTER MIDNIGHT FRIDAY.

254 Adelaide St West
647-352-4786, http://www.burgerbrats.ca/

  Burger Shoppe Burger Shoppe  

Chuck patty with black-bean and jalapeño chili, chipotle aioli, lettuce, and tomato.

688 Queen St. E.
416-850-7026, http://www.burgershoppe.com

  Dave's... on St. Clair Dave's... on St. Clair  

Ground beef with arugula, horseradish aioli, house-made pickles, and shaved red onion on a house-made potato bun. CLOSED FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; NO TAKEOUT.

730 St. Clair Ave. W.
416-657-3283, http://davesonstclair.com/

  e11even e11even  

American wagyu meatball burger with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil. $13.

15 York St, Maple Leaf Square
416-815-1111, http://www.e11even.ca

  Emma’s Country Kitchen Emma’s Country Kitchen  

Crispy corn and chickpea fritter with lemon-basil mayo, shaved cucumber, pickled red onion, and baby arugula. LUNCH ONLY.

1108 St. Clair W.
416-652-3662, http://emmascountrykitchen.com

  Fidel Gastro's Lisa Marie Fidel Gastro's Lisa Marie  

Coarse ground beef with house-made pineapple-chili ketchup and banh mi slaw. AVAILABLE THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. ONLY.

638 Queen Street West
647-748-6822, http://www.fidelgastro.ca/

  Frank Frank  

Meat: Beef patty, american cheddar, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onions, and crispy bacon. Seafood: Shrimp and salmon patty, grilled marinated king oyster mushroom, lettuce, fiddlehead, and scallion ketchup. Vegan: Chickpea and mushroom patty, spicy roasted peppers, lettuce, roasted garlic, and arugula pesto. Each option $17.

317 Dundas St W
(416) 979-6688, http://www.ago.net/frank/

  Game Day Game Day  

Beef burger spiced with chimichurri, topped with melted cheddar, and served all-dressed. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

614 College St.
647-349-9464,

  Gangster Burger Gangster Burger  

Beef patty, sauteed kimchi, chipotle mayo, fried egg, and Gangster goo (spicy ketchup).

607 Queen St. W.
416-352-3375, http://www.gangsterburger.com/

  Gladstone Hotel Melody & Ballroom Cafe Gladstone Hotel Melody & Ballroom Cafe  

Beef short-rib burger,* tomato marmalade, pickled red onions, lettuce, and Kozlik’s mustard. (*Can be substituted with a house-made taro-root burger.) NO TAKEOUT.

1214 Queen St. W.
(416) 531-4635, http://www.gladstonehotel.com/

  Goods & Provisions Goods & Provisions  

Beef and bone-marrow burger with smoked bacon, tomato- and-shallot relish, and cheddar mayo. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

1124 Queen St East
647-340-1738, http://www.goodsandprovisionsrestaurant.com/

  Habits Gastropub Habits Gastropub  

Stuffed burger with beer-braised short ribs and smoked cheddar, topped with roasted citrus-beet relish on a brioche bun. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

928 College St.
416-533-7272, http://habitsgastropub.com/

  Hadley's Hadley's  

Ground chuck and bacon with pineapple relish, smoked provolone, and wasabi mayo. CLOSED FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY.

940 College St.
416-588-3113, http://www.hadleys.ca/

  Hard Rock Café Hard Rock Café  

Slider trio: Pulled pork, pulled chicken, and cheeseburger. NO TAKEOUT.

279 Yonge St.
416-362-3636, http://www.hardrock.com/toronto

  Hey Meatball (College) Hey Meatball (College)  

Two grass-fed beef patties, cheese, spicy special sauce, lettuce, and tomato jam on a ciabatta loaf.

719 College St.
416-546-1483, http://heymeatball.ca

  Hey Meatball (Roncesvalles) Hey Meatball (Roncesvalles)  

Two grass-fed beef patties, cheese, spicy special sauce, lettuce, and tomato jam on a ciabatta loaf.

89 Roncesvalles Avenue
(647) 748-0439,

  Hogtown Pub and Oysters Hogtown Pub and Oysters  

Chuck patty with truffle aioli, moliterno cheese, lettuce, and tomato in a corn tortilla. (Two per order.) CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

633 College St.
416-645-0285, http://www.thehogtownpub.com/

  Holy Chuck Burgers Holy Chuck Burgers  

One beef and one bacon patty, double cheese, bacon, and homemade bacon dressing.

1450 Yonge St.
416-962-4825, http://holychuckburgers.com

  Indie Alehouse Indie Alehouse  

Brisket/sirloin/short-rib/chuck burger with pulled pork, adobo BBQ sauce, avocado crema, and fresh mozzarella. NO TAKEOUT; NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 7 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

2876 Dundas St. W.
416-760-9691, http://www.indiealehouse.com

  Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge  

Beef patty with thickly cut maple glazed bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, and balsamic aioli on a milk bun. NO TAKEOUT; NOT OFFERED DURING WEEKEND BRUNCH.

563 Bloor St. W.
416-588-3907, http://www.insomniacafe.com

  John & Sons Oyster House Downtown John & Sons Oyster House Downtown  

Smoked Fanny Bay oyster slider, crispy prosciutto, iceberg lettuce, chipotle aioli, and smoked Roma tomatoes. AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ONLY.

56 Temperance St.
416-703-5111, http://johnandsonsoysterhouse.tumblr.com/

  John & Sons Oyster House Uptown John & Sons Oyster House Uptown  

Smoked Fanny Bay oyster slider, crispy prosciutto, iceberg lettuce, chipotle aioli, and smoked Roma tomatoes. AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ONLY.

1 Balmoral Ave.
416-515-0551, http://johnandsonsoysterhouse.tumblr.com/

  Kitch Kitch  

Beef patty with crunchy, cheesy nachos, pico de gallo, guacamole, and jalapeños. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

229 Geary Ave.
647-350-4555, http://www.kitchbar.com/

  Lick's (Kingston Rd) Lick's (Kingston Rd)  

Jerk burger stuffed with a mozzarella/cheddar blend, sautéed onions, and peppers.

4543 Kingston Rd
(416) 287-9300, http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/

  Lick's (York Mills) Lick's (York Mills)  

Jerk burger stuffed with a mozzarella/cheddar blend, sautéed onions, and peppers.

860 York Mills
416-391-3113, http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/

  Mildred's Temple Kitchen Mildred's Temple Kitchen  

Herb and garlic burger with mushroom ragout, pecorino, arugula, and charred scallion aioli on ciabatta. NOT AVAILABLE AT BRUNCH SATURDAY.

85 Hanna Ave.
416-588-5695, http://www.templekitchen.com/

  Murrays Sandwich Emporium Murrays Sandwich Emporium  

Two all-beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, and Murray mayo.

671 Queen St West
(647) 345-7644,

  Oliffe (Rosedale) Oliffe (Rosedale)  

Coarsely ground PEI beef patty stuffed with cold-smoked blue cheese (two patties, sold raw for home cooking).

1097 Yonge St.
416-928-0296, http://www.olliffe.ca

  Olliffe (Queen) Olliffe (Queen)  

Coarsely ground PEI beef patty stuffed with cold-smoked blue cheese (two patties, sold raw for home cooking).

1378 Queen St E
416 778 6328, http://www.olliffe.ca/

  Prohibition Gastrohouse Prohibition Gastrohouse  

Ground pork, Georgia-peach glaze, and applewood-smoked cheddar on a homemade sesame bun.

696 Queen St. E.
416-406-2669, http://www.myprohibition.com/

  Real Sports Bar & Grill Real Sports Bar & Grill  

Spicy fennel sausage, cured bacon, BBQ pulled pork, peameal bacon, and bacon-maple mustard sauce.

15 York St., Maple Leaf Square
416-815-7325, http://realsports.ca/

  Riverside Public House Riverside Public House  

Ground chuck with smoked mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red onion, house made pickles, and special sauce on a sesame bun.

725 Queen St E
647-348-0880, http://www.riversidepublichouse.com

  Rock Lobster Rock Lobster  

Ground chuck, Old Bay seasoning, nova Scotia lobster, lettuce, and garlic-and-lemon mayo on an egg-washed bun. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

110 Ossington Ave
416-312-7662,

  Rude Boy Rude Boy  

Brisket/chuck patty topped with house-cured tongue pastrami, bacon Thousand Island dressing, Gruyère, and Rude Boy sauerkraut

397 Roncesvalles Ave.
416-533-3269,

  Samuel J. Moore Samuel J. Moore  

Chopped-sirloin burger with beef bacon, aged cheddar, pickles, and homemade ketchup on brioche. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

1087 Queen St. W.
416-897-8348,

  Shakey's Original Bar And Grill Inc. / Rowe Farms Shakey's Original Bar And Grill Inc. / Rowe Farms  

Porchetta-style Rowe Farm's pork burger with braised bitter greens and smoked-asiago “Cheese Whiz.”

2255 Bloor Street West
(416) 767-0608, http://www.shakeys.ca/

  Slider Revolution Slider Revolution  

Rib slider with Korean BBQ sauce, kimchee, cucumbers, green- onion aioli, and toasted sesame seeds. Prime-rib slider with bacon jam, smoked cheddar, and arugula. Pulled pork, pico de gallo, cheddar, avocado crema, and tortilla strips. (Choice of two sliders for $5.)

673 Danforth Ave.
416-848-1512, http://sliderrevolution.com/

  South St. Burger (Islington) South St. Burger (Islington)  

Jerk burger with jerk mayo, spicy mango salsa, goat cheese, and lettuce.

1020 Islington Ave.
416-239-8957, http://www.southstburger.com

  South St. Burger (Midtown) South St. Burger (Midtown)  

Jerk burger with jerk mayo, spicy mango salsa, goat cheese, and lettuce.

2383 Yonge St.
647-343-6744, http://www.southstburger.com

  South St. Burger (Wicksteed) South St. Burger (Wicksteed)  

Jerk burger with jerk mayo, spicy mango salsa, goat cheese, and lettuce.

45 Wicksteed Ave.
647-350-1518, http://www.southstburger.com

  SpiritHouse SpiritHouse  

Canadian prime chuck, mustard-grilled patty, charred red-onion relish, pickle, cheddar, and SpiritHouse special “spread.” CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

487 Adelaide St. W.
647-277-1187, http://spirithousetoronto.com

  The Beet Organic Café The Beet Organic Café  

Spiced lamb kofta burger with yogurt cheese, spicy tomato jam, and cucumber on a sesame kamut bun. NO TAKEOUT, SUBSTITUTIONS, OR RESERVATIONS.

2945 Dundas St. W.
416-916-2368, http://www.thebeet.ca

  The Burgernator The Burgernator  

Beef patty, smoked BBQ sauce, cheddar, onion rings, and chili salsa. LUNCH ONLY.

269 Augusta Ave
647-748-0990, http://www.theburgernator.com/

  The Caledonian The Caledonian  

Traditional Scottish haggis burger topped with caramelized onions and whisky cheese sauce. CLOSED FOR LUNCH. DINE-IN ONLY.

856 College St.
416-547-9827, http://thecaledonian.ca

  The Dakota Tavern The Dakota Tavern  

Brisket/hanger steak/chuck blend with grilled Vidalia onion, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house-made pickle, and chipotle mayo. CLOSED FOR LUNCH.

249 Ossington Ave.
416-850-4579, http://www.thedakotatavern.com

  The Emerson The Emerson  

Brisket/chuck/ribeye patty with Beemster cheese sauce, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, lettuce, and tomato, with a kosher pickle. CLOSED FOR LUNCH; NO TAKEOUT.

1279 Bloor St. W.
416-532-1717,

  The Good Fork The Good Fork  

Grilled-cheese burger, Fred’s ancient grain bread, smoked gouda, shallot tarragon jam, and remoulade.

2432 Bloor St West
647-352-5955, http://goodfork.ca/

  The Happy Hooker The Happy Hooker  

Crispy shrimp patty, tartar sauce, lettuce, jalapeños, tomato, and two strips of bacon.

887 Dundas St. W.
647-769-4243, http://happyhookerfish.ca/

  The Lakeview Restaurant The Lakeview Restaurant  

Beef patty with maple caramelized onions, lemon-chive mayo, onion fritters, fries, and salad with honey-balsamic vinaigrette. NOT AVAILABLE FOR LATE-NIGHT OR WEEKEND BRUNCH.

1134 Dundas St. W.
416-850-8886, http://thelakeviewrestaurant.ca

  The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder  

Chicken fried–steak burger stuffed with smoked pimento cheese, topped with gravy mayo, sausage gravy, and pickled greens.

699 St Clair Ave West
416-658-9666, http://www.thestockyards.ca/

  The Works (Danforth) The Works (Danforth)  

“The Grid”: Chipotle ketchup, havarti cheese, four double-smoked bacon slices, and caramelized onions.

888 Danforth Ave
647-748-4455, http://www.worksburger.com/

  The Works (Queen East) The Works (Queen East)  

“The Grid”: Chipotle ketchup, havarti cheese, four double-smoked bacon slices, and caramelized onions.

1953 Queen St E
416-686-6516, http://www.worksburger.com/

  The Works (Wellington) The Works (Wellington)  

“The Grid”: Chipotle ketchup, havarti cheese, four double-smoked bacon slices, and caramelized onions.

60 Wellington St E
416-594-9675, http://www.worksburger.com/

  This End Up This End Up  

Grilled ground chuck, seared hickory-smoked pork belly, tomato and apple chutney, white cheddar, umami mayo, and arugula.

1454 Dundas St W
(647) 347-8700, http://thisendup.ca

  Utopia Café and Grill Utopia Café and Grill  

Italian sausage and beef patty with mozzarella, pesto aioli, and spicy roasted–red pepper ketchup.

586 College St.
416-534-7751, http://utopiacafe.ca

  Whippoorwill Restaurant And Tavern Whippoorwill Restaurant And Tavern  

Top butt and brisket, steamed white cheddar, sweet sandwich mustard, garlic pickle relish, and ballpark garnishes. CLOSED FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

1285 Bloor St. W.
(416) 530-2999,